This message from Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette is for the parents of teenagers. As most know all too well, many young people make some make questionable health choices as they progress toward independence. We encourage parents to be vigilant about twice-yearly dental exams and cleanings for their teens. Adolescent Dental Health Risks The most…
Did you know that advanced gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss among adults? Since braces make oral hygiene a bit more complicated, orthodontic patients need to be extra vigilant about keeping their teeth and gums healthy to prevent gum disease. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we have some very definite…
Dental assistants are essential to the efficient operation of any dental practice, and Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO is no exception. In this article we’ll describe some of their roles, and in a small way pay tribute to these valued team members. In many ways, dental assistants are our right hands. They work closely…
Trauma to the face and teeth can be caused by many accidents. They may take place during sports competition, outdoor recreation, and auto accidents, or may happen in non-traumatic situations like biting into something hard. If you need emergency dentistry, remember us at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. It is helpful to know if…
Most parents make sure their child brushes their teeth. They do their best to limit candy and sugary drinks, and make sure there’s plenty of calcium and Vitamin D in their diets. But despite parents’ best efforts, we still treat a lot of tooth decay in kids at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Parents…
For years, the dental industry has been advocating implants as the preferable tooth restoration option in most circumstances. But many dental insurance companies don’t cover teeth implants. But you shouldn’t give up on dental implants if your provider doesn’t cover them. You may be able to get coverage for part of the procedure. Or your…
Dental sealants are one of the best ways to protect your child’s teeth against decay. They’re easy to apply, and available at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Here are five good reasons to have your child’s teeth treated with dental sealants: They are considered a very conservative, non-invasive treatment. They are really effective: children…
Tooth decay is far too common in young people. Despite everyone’s best efforts, we still see too much of it at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. Brushing may not be enough Sometimes parents think that baby teeth aren’t all that important, since they’ll eventually fall out and be replaced by adult teeth. That, however,…
This article is about some of the most frequent conditions that should be discussed with us, at Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO. There is a solution for each one of these issues. Tooth Decay. This is easily the most common dental problem. Tooth decay, or cavities, occur when plaque combines with the sugars and/or…
Sometimes a pacifier is the only thing that can calm a cranky baby. Parents tend to think of them as harmless, and as an easy way to pacify an infant. At Boulder County Smiles in Lafayette CO we share some thoughts about pacifiers. The American Academy of Pediatrics says pacifiers don’t cause any medical or…